India faces an injury setback as all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is out of the second ODI against Afghanistan due to a sore left thigh. Captain Shubman Gill confirmed the team will field only five bowlers, while Afghanistan also deals with fitness issues, missing Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old batsman, has made a record-breaking impact in IPL 2026, scoring 776 runs with a strike rate of 237.30, earning him multiple awards and a call-up to India's senior T20I squad.
Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar celebrated RCB's second consecutive IPL title with a 'Kikli' dance, shared by Kohli on Instagram. Both players were crucial to the team's success.
Gujarat Titans lost the IPL 2026 final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru despite a strong season. The team, a consistent performer since 2022, reached their third final but fell short in the title clash.
Virat Kohli hit an unbeaten 75, including the winning six, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to win their second consecutive IPL title. RCB bowlers restricted GT to 155/8 before Kohli's rapid half-century sealed the victory.
AB de Villiers expresses nervousness about Gujarat Titans' bowling attack ahead of the IPL 2026 final, despite Royal Challengers Bengaluru's dominant Qualifier 1 win.
Gujarat Titans secured their third IPL final in five years, defeating Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2, driven by key factors: the opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, Jason Holder's transformative inclusion, and a lethal bowling powerhouse led by Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar equaled an IPL record by conceding 50+ runs for the 9th time in an innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH posted 255/4, with Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen scoring quickfire fifties.
Kolkata Knight Riders, with a poor home record this season, face Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens. KKR need a win to keep playoff hopes alive, while GT aims to secure their spot.
Gujarat Titans' Prasidh Krishna discusses the team's bowling-centric resurgence in IPL 2026, highlighting their disciplined attack and evolving individual skills.
Gujarat Titans' bowling attack has become a dominant force in IPL 2026, with Prasidh Krishna highlighting the team's disciplined approach and focus on hard lengths. The resurgence, driven by Rabada and Siraj in the powerplay and supported by Holder and Khan, has propelled GT towards a top-two finish.
Gujarat Titans' Prasidh Krishna discusses the team's bowling-centric resurgence in IPL 2026. He highlights the disciplined attack, particularly the Rabada-Siraj powerplay dominance and his own evolving slower bouncer.
Gujarat Titans have built a dominant bowling attack in IPL 2026, focusing on discipline and hard lengths rather than variations. Prasidh Krishna highlights the team's belief and evolving strategies, with Rabada and Siraj leading powerplay success, and Holder and Khan strengthening other phases.
Gujarat Titans' Prasidh Krishna discusses the team's bowling-centric resurgence in IPL 2026, highlighting their disciplined attack and evolving individual skills, particularly his own slower bouncer.
Gujarat Titans' bowling attack has become a formidable force in IPL 2026, with Prasidh Krishna highlighting the team's disciplined approach and focus on hard lengths. The partnership of Rabada and Siraj has been key in the powerplay, while Holder and Prasidh control the middle overs, leading to a strong resurgence for the team.
Gujarat Titans, with 8 wins in 12 matches, are nearing IPL 2026 playoffs. Their turnaround is attributed to the consistent opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, the impactful inclusion of Jason Holder, and a lethal bowling unit.
Gujarat Titans, with 8 wins in 12 matches, are nearing IPL 2026 playoffs. Their turnaround is attributed to the consistent opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, the impactful inclusion of Jason Holder, and a lethal bowling unit led by Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj.
Gujarat Titans secured a dominant 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar built a crucial partnership to set a competitive total. The Gujarat bowling attack then dismantled Hyderabad's batting order. Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder were instrumental in restricting the opposition. This win propelled Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL 2026 standings.
Gujarat Titans secured a dominant 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar built a crucial partnership to set a competitive total. The Gujarat bowling attack then dismantled Hyderabad's batting order. Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder were instrumental in restricting the opposition. This win propelled Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL 2026 standings.
Harbhajan Singh supports Jasprit Bumrah amidst a quiet IPL 2026. He points to the Mumbai Indians' bowling attack lacking confidence and relying too heavily on Bumrah. The team's overall belief and body language have also dropped significantly this season. A leader is needed to inspire the squad and change their fortunes on the field.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's first IPL captaincy ended in a crushing 77-run defeat for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans. Despite a strong start from GT's Gill and Sudharsan, RR's bowling attack struggled, and their batting lineup was subsequently bundled out for 152. Jaiswal defended star pacer Jofra Archer, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of cricket.
Cameron Green is fully fit and ready to bowl his complete quota of overs for Kolkata Knight Riders, bolstering their strong comeback in IPL 2026. He expressed no pressure from his hefty price tag, highlighting the team's balanced bowling attack and support from management. KKR secured their fourth consecutive win, moving up the standings.
Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by eight wickets at Chepauk in IPL 2026, keeping their playoff hopes alive. MI were restricted to 159/7 with Noor Ahmad (2/26) and Anshul Kamboj (3/32) leading the bowling attack. Naman Dhir top-scored with 57 off 37 balls. Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored the chase with an unbeaten 67 off 48 balls, supported by Kartik Sharma's 54* off 40.
Rohit Sharma's availability remains uncertain for Mumbai Indians' crucial IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday. The veteran opener has been sidelined since April 12 with a hamstring injury and continues to be a doubtful starter. MI have struggled without their former captain, scoring the fewest runs in the league (1173) with the poorest Powerplay returns (366). At the halfway stage with seven matches remaining, MI's inconsistent campaign leaves them little margin for error.
